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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Longest reigning Monarch
2015 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (2000-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#96265 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
The 2011 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II taken from TRH the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding with the Privy Mark of the balcony at Buckingham Palace where the famous kiss always happens.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II
£2
PM
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's historic milestone of becoming the longest-reigning monarch in British history, surpassing the record set by Queen Victoria. The coin's design features an image of the Queen on the obverse side, and on the reverse side, it features a depiction of the South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, along with the coin's denomination and year of issue. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and fans of the British royal family.
